1977 Jeep CJ7 fuel tank

1977 JEEP CJ7
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DOZERDUDE1
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1977 Jeep CJ7 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

what is the best way to clean a removed tank of rust and dirt build-up is there a special product that works best
Feb 26, 2010 at 3:54 PM
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See my profile. IF it is caked on, Hand held wire brush does well........WARNING...most have had wet dirt trapped between plastic guards and tank......removing the rust, most of the time, leaves MANY PINHOLES IN TANK...FOR SURE, add 1 gallon gas to tank, roll around look for holes before you waste your time on reinstall (ask my neighbor, RON!!!!).........GLASSING over holes, NEW TANK (steel or plastic), or what I did--------NEW 21 GALLON POLYETHYENE TANK W/ sending unit! ........are your options......I REALLY LIKE IT(fewer gas stops). ONLY downside to it, I see is, it hangs down lower than original (uses your old skidplate, comes w/ extenders). Serious 4X4ing might hurt it. Can continue discussion/ help find you cyber deal.............Waddu Think?

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Feb 26, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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